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My dog's nail broke and is bleeding, vet's closed. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

todah i woke up and saw that bruno's back nail i broken and its bleeding. clinics are closed today. what should i do?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 4th, 2018

You will need a nail clipper special for dogs, just clip the nail at the same place where it broke, it looks almost completely broken so i do not think it will hurt too bad or bleed too much. do prepare yourself to stop the bleeding with a clean cotton or swab.

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